Post by TM on Jul 15, 2013 9:51:58 GMT -5
Rock On: There’s something to be said for longevity though isn’t there? I mean, you still take Jethro Tull on the road.
Anderson: “A band to me is whoever happens to be in the room. You have to understand that it’s not forever, things change, people change, styles change; you need to rely on them (band mates) for only a short time then it’s time to move on. My current band is exceptional, very adept, great players but if one of them decides to move on I’ll be forced to replace them, it’s an ever evolving process.”
Rock On: So who is in your current line up?
Anderson: “I’ve been with these mates for awhile now. I have Scott Hammond on Drums, David Goodier on bass guitar, John Hile on keys, Florian Opahle on guitars and Ryan O’Donnell who is truly my alter ego doing additional vocals. Ryan comes from a theatrical background so he dances and sings; he adds a lot to the production.”
Rock On: So when you look back on your Jethro Tull days from years ago, how do they compare to now; that band versus this solo tour?
Anderson: “I truly hope that the musicians that were a part of it, both now and then, look fondly upon having to do their time with Jethro Tull. I’ve played with over 30 musicians just in the Jethro Tull line up. I don’t wax nostalgic because most of them don’t even perform let alone play anymore; they’ve all gotten on with their lives, involved with other things, careers, family and the what not. Hopefully anyone who takes part in anything that I do will look back at it fondly.”
www.trentonian.com/article/20130711/ENTERTAINMENT01/130719905/rock-on-interview-with-jethro-tull-s-ian-anderson#full_story
Anderson: “A band to me is whoever happens to be in the room. You have to understand that it’s not forever, things change, people change, styles change; you need to rely on them (band mates) for only a short time then it’s time to move on. My current band is exceptional, very adept, great players but if one of them decides to move on I’ll be forced to replace them, it’s an ever evolving process.”
Rock On: So who is in your current line up?
Anderson: “I’ve been with these mates for awhile now. I have Scott Hammond on Drums, David Goodier on bass guitar, John Hile on keys, Florian Opahle on guitars and Ryan O’Donnell who is truly my alter ego doing additional vocals. Ryan comes from a theatrical background so he dances and sings; he adds a lot to the production.”
Rock On: So when you look back on your Jethro Tull days from years ago, how do they compare to now; that band versus this solo tour?
Anderson: “I truly hope that the musicians that were a part of it, both now and then, look fondly upon having to do their time with Jethro Tull. I’ve played with over 30 musicians just in the Jethro Tull line up. I don’t wax nostalgic because most of them don’t even perform let alone play anymore; they’ve all gotten on with their lives, involved with other things, careers, family and the what not. Hopefully anyone who takes part in anything that I do will look back at it fondly.”
www.trentonian.com/article/20130711/ENTERTAINMENT01/130719905/rock-on-interview-with-jethro-tull-s-ian-anderson#full_story
